Salt Creek Tiger Beetle vs Leucozona Hoverfly
Side-by-side species comparison
| Attribute | Salt Creek Tiger Beetle | Leucozona Hoverfly |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cicindela nevadica lincolniana | Leucozona leucorum |
| Order | Coleoptera | Diptera |
| Family | Carabidae | Syrphidae |
| Size | 10-12 mm | 10-12 mm |
| Habitat | Rivers & Streams | Woodlands |
| Diet | Predators | Predators |
| Regions | Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States | Europe |
| Conservation | Endangered | Least Concern |
Salt Creek Tiger Beetle
One of the rarest insects in the world, this small tiger beetle has dark olive-brown elytra with faint white markings. It is found only on saline mud flats along Salt Creek in Lancaster County, Nebraska.
Did You Know?
With fewer than 500 adults estimated in the wild, it is considered one of the rarest insects on Earth, threatened by urban development around Lincoln, Nebraska.
Leucozona Hoverfly
A distinctive hoverfly with a white-banded abdomen found visiting flowers in damp woodland clearings. Larvae prey on aphids. One of the spring-flying hoverfly species.
Did You Know?
One of the earliest hoverflies to appear each spring, often visiting flowers while snow is still on the ground.